Merged both the thread I broke off from the "wrong thread" and user's other self-created thread.

03-17-2013, 04:18 PM

texas_nightowl

Figured I'd update to mention that I ended up purchasing an older model WD Passport drive, the WDBAAA5000ABK-NESN.

It was listed as working both here and on the gbatemp wiki (with multiple confirms there) and it was available as a re-certified drive direct from the WD store for $49.99. With tax and shipping it came up to $56.55. Only a 6 month warranty as a re-cert. drive, but it will either work or it won't.